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| OPEN HOUSE FOR A CROWD The big buffet: It's as easy as two do-ahead mains and a grab bag of sides | 46 | |
| DINNER WITH FRIENDS The one party menu you need for any night of the season | 54 | |
| A MODERN CHRISTMAS All the classics, roast beef and trifle included, get a fresh, new look in this festive holiday dinner | 60 | |
| COFFEE CAKES One master recipe, three irresistible cakes | 68 | |
| SMART COOKIES Spices and herbs, nuts and honey, coffee and chocolate: Contemporary flavors make the classics new | 72 | |
| SOUP SUPPERS Turn to the pantry for a satisfying one-pot meal | 78 | |
| THE DARK SIDE OF CHOCOLATE A chocolate expert unlocks the secrets to baking with dark chocolate in three showstopping desserts | 84 | |
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| Departments | Page | |
| RECIPE INDEX | 6 | |
| MENUS | 8 | |
| LETTERS | 10 | |
| BONUS PULLOUT Five-ingredient appetizers for easy entertaining | 14a | |
| CONTRIBUTORS | 16 | |
| SHOPPING Gift ideas for every cook on your list | 20 | |
| BOOK REVIEWS | 24 | |
| IN SEASON Grapefruit | 26 | |
| EQUIPMENT Juicers reviewed | 30 | |
| DRINKS Festive aperitifs and cold-weather cocktails | 38 | |
| TIPS | 42 | |
| FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Spinach varieties, chocolat shards, butterflying shrimp, turmeric, chop vs. dice | 92 | |
| FOOD SCIENCE Sugar | 100 | |
| TASTING PANEL Smoked salmon | 102 | |
| WHERE TO BUY IT | 104 | |
| YEAR-END INDEX | 106 | |
| ADVERTISER INDEX / FINE COOKING SHOPPING GUIDE | 112 | |
| NUTRITION INFORMATION | 114 | |
| RECIPE FOLDOUT: QUICK & DELICIOUS Dinner tonight, in 30 minutes or less | 114a | |
| BACK COVER Fast and fresh: Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Arugula and Prosciutto | ||
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